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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.61, 917.37 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.61, 917.37 and 200.74 is: 301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.61 : 917.37 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.61/917.37 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.61x = 917.37 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.61x = 184,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,152.85/611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.10

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